How to rock a faux bob

If you've got longer hair but don't want to commit to a dramatic new 'do, make like the A-List and why not try their new red carpet favourite; the faux bob.

From clever clip-ups to choppy mysteries (Gigi Hadid, we're looking at you), there have been so many convincing temporary styles over the years.

If you've tried the style and want to take the plunge and go for the chop, check out our all-time favourite celebrity bobs.

We're used to seeing Mila Kunis with long luscious locks, but she recently pinned them up to create this faux-style. We're getting 1920s vibes...

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At the 2015 MTV Awards, Gigi faked her way to a new style with this chopped fake bob. Just how did she create this look? It remains a bit of a mystery...

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Emma Watson's faux bob was one of the actress' favourite ways of styling out that trick in between period when she was growing out her scene-stealing pixie crop.

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Going for a faux bob hairstyle at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, Gemma Chan gave her locks plenty of retro appeal and added volume.

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Zooey Deschanel's long, raven hair is almost as famous as she is, so imagine our surprise when she stepped out at the Golden Globes in this very convincing faux bob in 2013. Keeping it sleek and voluminous, as ever, Zooey oozes retro glamour.

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There's something a tad Regency about Keira's hair here - and we like it!

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Diane Kruger often goes one-step further though with this finger-rolled faux bob, evoking a little of the 1920s with her beauty look.

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Kim Kardashian rarely steps out onto the red carpet without her signature glossy brunette waves hanging loose and long, so this structured faux bob is a nice departure from her usual red carpet beauty looks.

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Rachel Bilson's ombre locks are our number one hairspiration but to keep her look fresh and new, the former The O.C. star regularly plays around with a faux bob to keep it interesting on the red carpet.

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The master of the faux bob - or FOB, if you will - Cheryl Cole loves to play with the length of her hair and regularly teases us when she's on the red carpet as to whether or not she's gone for the chop.

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Selena Gomez' sleek and side-swept version is a cute nod to the bouffant bobs of the 60s.

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Vanessa Hudgens' faux bob here is so convincing, for a while we weren't even sure if it is one. However, the High School Musical alumnus looked pretty adorable with this done-up 'do and fresh make-up.

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At the 2014 Met Ball, Reese Witherspoon channeled a distinctly 50s vibe with this structured FOB.

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Another FOB for Cheryl...

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Indeed, it was a popular look that night, as Chanel Iman channeled a more 20s vibe with this 'do.

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If you want an authentic Old Hollywood bob though, look no further than Dita Von Teese who looked positively divine with this 40s-inspired 'do and signature red lippy at the same event.

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Freida’s beachy waves FOB has a cute, 60s feel to it.

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Despite going for a directional Antonio Berardi dress at the 2014 SAG Awards, Amy Adams kept her beauty look very old Hollywood with this pinned up faux bob style.

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Is this Rita Ora's best red carpet beauty look to date? Quite possibly. We love the springy vintage blonde waves at the front to give the illusion of a newly cropped bob.

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Keeping tousled tendrils around the front will keep your faux bob from being too high maintenance to both achieve in the first place and maintain all night.

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Another FOB winner from Rachel Bilson who went for this ultra-feminine style who has also left a few strands loose to frame her face at the front. This look works particularly well with a strapless dress - as demonstrated here.

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Nicole Richie goes all Gatsby on us in this 20s-style crimped bob. This look can easily be achieved at home with hot tongs and a packet of bobby pins.

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Want to recreate Pixie Lott's FOB? Just twist your hair into a really low ponytail at the nape of the neck, pin up then shake out and ruffle with your fingers. Et voilà!

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Throughout her stint on The X Factor, Tulisa Contostavlos kept us guessing with this gorgeous wavy tucked-under style which imitated the perfect bob despite her very long natural locks.

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By curling the hair into big-barreled corkscrews before attempting this look, you can achieve this very same glamorous faux bob. Plus, the wavy curls will hide any mistakes in the pinning process, too.

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Another winning finger-rolled bob, courtesy of Diane Kruger.

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Katie's sunshine yellow Marchesa gown at the 2014 Met Ball looked utterly beautiful with loose curls to frame her face with the weight of her hair pinned at the back to pull off the perfect FOB.